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How to get fromChicago to California State Universityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to California State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    7h 45m
    $218–926

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 52m
    $106–280

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 39m
    $1,227–1,882

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angelesbus bus
    45h 43m
    $363–557

  5. Drive  2,017.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to California State Universitycar car 2,017.9 mi
    32h
    $345–499

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 37m
    $150–500

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 19m
    $194–834

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $182–734

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Northridgetrain train
    11h 43m
    $154–566

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Northridgetrain train
    11h 35m
    $254–902

Chicago to California State University by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,761.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and California State University, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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